Down Royal Tip: Kauto Stone

The top three from last year reconvene at 2.30 for the JNWine Champion Chase at Down Royal and I expect the placings to be confirmed.

First Lieutenant enjoyed an excellent season last year but he was beaten fair and square by Kauto Stone twelve months ago and the value is backing the defending champion.

The problem with Kauto Stone is that he’s excellent at the start of the season then starts to dramatically lose his form.

Kauto Stone Racing Post Ratings through the season

2011/12: 162-166-120-F-132
2012/13: 166-PU-110-PU

Kauto Stone’s top three ratings have all come very early in the season, by the middle of December he’s completely lost the plot and that continues right into spring.

Kauto Stone is now 2/2 at Down Royal and it’s logical Paul Nicholls has targeted this race because it represents the best chance of winning a Group 1 with the horse. 

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